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DN53 CXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,581 mi
Last recorded181,581 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 181,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring, shocker and several suspension components plus fuel tank and tow bar and body mountings (almost entire rear half of chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded most sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread not to cords

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak very bad ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints about to snap, very badly corroded (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

one rear tank strap snapped but still secure

Pass 11 Sep 2015 165,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven pad wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded front to back

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak, gearbox oil leak, rear diff oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear folding door step corroded and holed

secondary fuel tank strap corroded and snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust system heavily corroded, n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall not to cords

Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust in very poor condition, cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not too cords

Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,820 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,571 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DN53 CXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 CXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN53 CXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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